Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Toasted Pears

We know cooking is underway at your house. If hoards of loved ones haven’t arrived yet, they’re on their way. Or maybe you’re getting ready to pack up your contributions to today’s feast and are looking forward to a day with friends or family. Either way, Thanksgiving is a time to focus on what we’re grateful for, to enjoy the conversation and company of those around us. Amidst the craziness and joy today, find time to pause and take in the moment. In a way life is short, and times like these are worth cherishing.

Whether you’re cooking today or mom’s doing it again this year, we would like to offer a suggestion: Tina’s Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Toasted Pears. It’s an unconventional choice, but undeniably festive with its myriad fall flavors. The pumpkin is sweet, the coconut adds a light and surprising flavor, and the holiday season is represented by its hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. You know us, though; it’s healthy to boot. We wouldn’t recommend anything that wasn’t packed with nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, and this soup is no exception.

Try this sweet and rich soup throughout this holiday season. It’s sure to keep you in a cozy mood and please your taste buds all the while.